The Long Way Home
Sipho the Gift Lyrics

I need to testify if the church will hear me
I want to share my truth, but I'm unsure if anyone will listen or understand

I was going through some things it wasn't pretty
I was facing difficult and challenging experiences that were hard to endure

Stress up on my shoulders it was very heavy
I carried a tremendous amount of stress that weighed me down

And it almost drove me to a fifth of Henny
The stress nearly pushed me towards unhealthy coping mechanisms, like alcohol

They say they love are they with me
People claim to love me, but I question if they truly support me

I could spell it but still they wouldn't get me
Even if I spelled out my feelings, they wouldn't truly understand me

And I looked for help but there was barely any
I sought assistance, but found little to no support

I would ring ring but they wouldn't hear me
I reached out to others, but my cries for help went unheard

Now I'm going off like a loaded semi
Now, I am expressing myself boldly and passionately

Or a broken levy Nothing you can tell me
Like a broken dam, I cannot be stopped or restrained

Get these wheels spinning like I'm Penny Penny
I am driven and motivated, just like the fast-spinning wheels of a car

Take my shot coz we don't get that many
I seize opportunities and take risks because they don't come often

And I lost my faith, oh lord please forgive me
I experienced a loss of belief and ask for forgiveness from a higher power

Now I'm riding shotgun Jesus with me
Now, I have a sense of divine guidance and protection

Got my armour on in case these demons tempt me
I am prepared and fortified against the negative influences that may lure me

Can I get an amen swear that y'all don't hear me
I seek confirmation and agreement, as I feel my voice goes unnoticed

Once I get into my zone watch me watch me switch it up
Once I am in my element, witness my ability to transform and innovate

I've been gone for a minute now I'm back to pick it up
I've been absent for a while, but now I'm returning to take control and continue where I left off

Ok ok this my song DJ turn that record up
This is my anthem, DJ, amplify the music and let it fill the room

I just love the way it's hitting when I'm twisted with my cup
I enjoy the intoxicating feeling when I'm indulging in my drink

Sometimes I feel like I'm way too young
At times, I believe I am too youthful and inexperienced

Rushing to be like one of the greats too much
I push myself to emulate the achievements of legendary figures excessively

Missing my blessings coz I don't pray enough
I overlook the positive aspects of my life because I do not devote sufficient time to prayer or gratitude

And really can't focus my thoughts stray too much
It's difficult for me to concentrate since my thoughts often wander

Had to ask myself some questions to help me to be a better man
I engaged in introspection and self-reflection to improve my character

Instead of being jealous of niggas I'm clearly better than
Rather than harboring envy towards individuals I surpass, I choose to acknowledge my own superiority

Thoughts would race like adrenaline dealt with storms like the weatherman
My mind would race rapidly like the surge of adrenaline and I faced challenges like a skilled weather forecaster

I was down at the bottom was never planning on settling
I found myself at rock bottom, but I always aimed for greater achievements

So please pardon all these sad boy raps
Kindly excuse the melancholic tone in my lyrics and verses

I've been bobbing and weaving these bears claw traps
I've navigated skillfully through dangerous situations and evaded numerous obstacles

Enemies claim to be friends with their claws in you back
Individuals who intend harm pretend to be friendly, while secretly plotting against you

Niggas for the birds I been giving scarecrows daps
I've distanced myself from unreliable individuals and embraced those who are genuine

Still, miss people that I can't call on the phone
I still long for the presence of certain people whom I cannot reach through a phone call

I love them to death but it's best that we just leave it alone
Although I deeply care for them, it's better for both parties to maintain distance and let go of the past

I'm not the kid they used to know anymore now that I'm grown
I have evolved and changed significantly since the times they knew me as a child

They probably don't get me its cool I guess it's each to his own
They likely do not understand me, but it's acceptable because everyone has their own perspectives and preferences

I'm sure this is how Esco was feeling when it was written
I am certain that Nasir Jones (aka Esco) experienced similar emotions and thoughts when he composed his lyrics

I pray to let my thoughts all spill Lord willing
I pray for the courage and opportunity to express all of my thoughts and emotions, if it aligns with God's plan

I'ma make a difference And I put that on my life though
I am determined to create an impact and I swear upon my life that I will achieve it

Put my life into these bars so forgive me if I write slow
I pour my entire life, experiences, and emotions into my lyrics, so please forgive me if my writing seems slow or lacking speed

I wear the flaws on my skin and I embrace every typo
I proudly display my imperfections on my skin and I accept and learn from every mistake I make

When all the city light blow I'ma let my light show
When all the glamour and superficial aspects of the city fade away, I will shine my own authentic light

Niggas still got whack bars like bad tenants
Some individuals still have weak and uninspiring lyrics, like terrible tenants in an apartment

It's safe to say that I hear it I just can't live with it
It's true that I hear the subpar music, but I cannot tolerate or accept it because of my high standards

Once I get into my zone watch me watch me switch it up
Once I enter a state of focus and inspiration, observe and marvel at how I transform and innovate my artistry

I've been gone for a minute now I'm back to pick it up
I have been absent and inactive for a while, but now I am returning to regain momentum and continue my progress

Ok ok this my song DJ turn that record up
This song is specifically for me, DJ, amplify it and make it louder

I just love the way it's hitting when I'm twisted with my cup
I thoroughly enjoy the impact and feeling of the music when I am in an altered state with my drink